Waco, Texas vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 120.2% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $110,076 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Waco, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  561.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.7% higher